Head Chef - Live In

As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well together, ensuring every dish served is of the highest standards. 

Join us at Farmhouse Inns, where we’re big on quality as we are with our portions, which is why our carveries slow-roast our meats for 14-hours, freshly prepare our veg, create fluffy, handmade Yorkies, ruffle-up our perfectly crispy roast potatoes, and bake and hand-decorate our giant cakes in our kitchen every day. 

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

As a Head Chef, you will… 

• Take the reins in the kitchen, whether you are making decisions or coming up with fresh ways to help the team run better together.  

• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time. 

• Recognise and lead the team as a whole, understanding how to maximise their potential. 

• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help to guarantee the care of your entire team and visitors. 

What you’ll bring to the kitchen: 

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high performing team who constantly exceed targets 

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and getting the best of your team around you. 

• A keen eye for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time  

• Skill and willingness to take on and adapt to challenges whilst working in a busy kitchen.  

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Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to consistently deliver top-quality dishes.
• Lead and motivate a team of culinary professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and development
• Collaborate closely with the management team, ensuring all products meet our high standards of taste and presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs to maintain budgetary targets while minimizing waste and ensuring freshness.
• Implement and enforce health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and promoting a safe working environment.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork among all staff members.